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    Alaska Fish House

    4.2 (611 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Touristy
    Outdoor seating

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    Danny T.

    Went to this place during one of our cruise stops during our Alaska cruise. We saw a big line and we knew we had to try this place. They service fish in different form factors such as a taco, fish and chips, or even a rice bowl. I decided to try the fish and chips and got the sampler which consisted of one of each fish (cod, salmon, and halibut). The fries had a smoky barbecue taste which complimented really well with the fried fish. The fish was crispy and the picked coleslaw helped balance out all of the fatty food from the fried fish and fries. The halibut was my favorite piece as it was flavorful and tender, I can see why they charge way more by the piece for it. The salmon chowder was also good but very heavy, I recommend sharing the chowder with someone as it is a lot of food. Overall, I would come back if I was in the area but I wouldn't wait longer than 15 minutes in line. 4/5

    Fish (Cod) & chips
    Misty F.

    Unpopular opinion... We were told by a man in line that this was the best place for fish in Ketchikan. We were excited, even with the long line and long wait. We ordered and sat, after a long wait it was delivered, they forgot to give us one of the meals we ordered (but she didn't ring it up) so husband had to get back in line and wait again. Staff wasn't friendly (other than the girl taking our order). They were out of Halibut (you're literally a fish restaurant and on an ocean), that was fine though. The cod was fine, I'm not a fan of crumb crust/panko crust fish but it was fine. Fries were terrible! Nothing to remember or write home about. If I ever was in town again, I would choose somewhere else.

    Salmon fillet
    Wesley T.

    I came to Ketchikan from an Alaska Cruise and wanted to try out some salmon in the "Salmon Capital of the World". I chose this restaurant as it was nearby and had this famous "Salmon Chowder". I ordered my food relatively fast and I easily found a seat in the large seating area. The staff were really nice and made sure I was getting a good experience. I got the salmon fillet and the salmon chowder. The salmon fillet was very delicious and had a nice savory taste. I like the grilled texture. The salmon chowder was warm and so creamy, making it perfect for a relatively windy day at Ketchikan. There were a lot of salmon pieces there too. Definitely come check out this place out if you're ever in Ketchikan.

    Alaskan sampler, one halibut one silver salmon and one pacific cod ($23.99)
    Sandee L.

    The long line was intimidating, but during our 45 minute wait, several customers were walking out and said "it's worth it!" encouraging us to stick with it! We ordered the smoked salmon chowder and the Alaskan sampler (one cod, one salmon, one halibut). I ripped into the fish upon arrival for my photo and we saw all three were the same: we think halibut. My fiancé wanted to just eat it since we were so short on time but I made him take it back since I wanted to try all three! He went back and sure enough the girl said yes that is not right and remade our order. Meanwhile, we chowed down on the chowder which was a-maz-ing!!! We received our correct order right in time: piping hot. Loved the light, crisp batter on the fish and the fries were delicious too. The halibut was our favorite: moist and so tasty. The salmon was second (a bit dry) and lastly the cod which was the driest. So in retrospect we should have kept our first incorrect order. LOL. Get the halibut fish and chips and the smoked salmon chowder!

    All the things
    Eddie C.

    Alaska Fish House - Ketchikan, AK After a day of brewery hopping, questionable navigation skills, and one too many "just one more drink" moments, we ended our Ketchikan crawl at Alaska Fish House--and thank the seafood gods we did. The blackened taco had just the right kick to jolt us out of our beer haze, and the smoked salmon chowder? Creamy, smoky, and borderline spiritual. We shared it... romantically, like a couple who still splits dessert and occasionally agrees on things. With dock views, fast service, and food that sobers you up and makes you fall in love again, Alaska Fish House was the perfect last stop. If you only remember one bite from your time in Ketchikan, make it this chowder.

    The food is amazing, the blackened salmon was delicious. The line moved quickly and food arrived quickly. Definitely recommend

    salmon rice bowl - grilled
    Clarisse T.

    i would give it about 3.75 stars. maybe it's jus me but salmon hasn't really impressed me in alaska lol. i'll say the chowder was good but the tacos and the bowls were just decent, absolutely nothing mind blowing at all but didn't taste bad at all. would i return (if i ever come back here), prolly not? it was good to try.

    Yes there is a line but get in that line!
    Michelle F.

    Once again, researched the best place to eat in Ketchikan, Alaska. Always the suggestion was Ketchikan is the place for salmon. Note, the address of the Fish House is on Salmon Landing. The front runner was the Alaskan Fish House. Waited in a line, maybe it was raining a bit, didn't matter, added to the moment. We selected the mixed plate of halibut, cod and salmon, served with fries and Cole slaw. Most importantly, we ordered some of their smoked salmon chowder. This chowder was the best I've ever tasted, chock full of smoked salmon, cubed potato and other seasonings that were perfect. Everyone there was having the best time, the food cannot be denied. After waiting in line, seems like we were served and seated inside rather quickly. I would have waited as long as necessary. Highly recommended the Alaskan Fish House and most importantly their smoke salmon chowder, which I will have to try and recreate this Fall. Thank you Alaskan Fish House for a totally awesome experience, you don't disappoint.

    Halibut fish and chips along with salmon chowder since
    Yvonne F.

    Alaska Fish House was highly recommended from what I've seen online and i will say, it does not disappoint and lives up to the hype. My partner and I waited in line, which was roughly 45 minutes and an additional 15 for the food. We shared the 2 piece halibut fish and chips along with a cup of salmon chowder since we weren't too hungry... we could have ordered more after we discovered how delicious the food was. The salmon chowder was not too creamy which let the sweetness from the salmon shined. The star of the show was the fish and chips, they were on the pricier side but worth every dollar. The fish was thick, sweet, with a light coat of batter; paired with the homemade tartar sauce and it was perfect. The coleslaw was also a nice surprise, it was vinegar based instead of the usual mayo which gave it a nice twist and refresher from the heaviness of the fried food. They offer plenty of seating indoors, but if the weather is nice, opt to sit on the porch in the back so you can enjoy the view of the water! The employees do bring out the food to you.

    Drinks
    Reese S.

    What a great spot for lunch! We were on a tight schedule so we decided to wait outside before opening so we could secure a table and grab food. We were not the only ones with this idea and there was a line before they opened. However, this line was totally worth it! It is designed as an order at the front and find your own table which was great! They also have a full bar inside but drinks cannot go out to the front picnic tables so keep that in mind. The bartender was wonderful and made delicious drinks that we took to the small outdoor seating area. Both the grilled and blackened salmon tacos were wonderful. They were fresh, cooked perfectly, and the salsa on top was delicious. I will say I preferred the grilled because every flavor stood out more and the meat was more tender. The fries were amazing and worth ordering as the side. If you see a line, don't let it steer you away. Ordering is quick and painless, the food is amazing, and the view one of the best here!

    Line to order
    Jimmy K.

    We stopped in for lunch recently and had a good experience. We tried the fish and chips with salmon, clam chowder, and crab. The mesquite fries had great flavor. The breading on the fish was tasty. The clam chowder was excellent. The Dungeness crab (full order) was great. The crab was smaller and more expensive than a previous stop on our trip, but still good. They only have 2 unisex bathrooms in the place and they were occupied awhile when we were there.

    Mark D.

    We stopped by the Alaska Fish House while in Ketchikan. There were a couple of cruise ships docked, so this place was BUSY! Even though this was the case, the staff were amazing. You order your food outside, and then you can either choose to sit inside or outside. Now, we come from an area where fish and chips is big, so I wasn't too keen on having it, but based on local recommendations, we still did. WE DID NOT REGRET IT! We ordered their local salmon fish and chips, and the local dungeness crabs. The crabs were the best I've ever had, and the fish in the fish and chips was amazing and not prepared as to how we do in Western New York nor like what we've had in Ireland.

    AK tacos
    Farhana M.

    Got the AK tacos with the grilled fish. the fries are in a shared fryer so they are not celiac friendly. Honestly I assumed this would be soft shells as well, but they only come in hard taco shells.

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    Hi all ! This restaurant looks amazing - location, interior, views and THE FOOD yum ! May I ask how close it is to the cruise port ? Many thanks and cheers !

    It depends on which cruise you take. It's close to the Crown Princess and the Quantum of the Seven Seas. For the Jewel, it's about a 20 minute shuttle bus drive to downtown.

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